Label-holder means.



C. 0. HAYWARD.

LABEL HOLDER MEANS.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 24, 1915.

Patented Apr. 25, 1916.

WITNESSES: I/Vl/ENTOR CHARLES 0. HAYWARD A TTOR/VE Y8 THE COLUMBIA PLANOGRAPH p0,, WASHINGT|JN,.D. C.

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CHARLES O. HAYWARD, OF HIGHLAND, MICHIGAN.

LABEL-HOLDER MEANS.

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Application filed March 24,1915.

T0 aZZ whom it may concern:

lie it known that 1, CHARLES O. HArwARD, a citizen of the United States, residlng at Richland, Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Label- Holder Means, of which the following is a specification. I

This invention relates to an improved label holder means.

The object of the invention is to provide a simple, eflective and convenient label holder which will effectively protect the label.

Objects relating to details and economies of construction and operation will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the drawing forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure I is a plan view of my improved label holder. Fig. 11 is an enlarged detail cross sectional view on line 22. of Fig. 1 showing the staple attachment. Fig. III is an enlarged detail longitudinal view on line 3-3 of Fig. I showing the disposition of the label and clamping tongues. Fig. IV is a detail sectional view on line 4l-4: of Fig. III showing one of the retaining ears. Fig. V is a plan view of the metallic frame work of my improved label holder on line corresponding to line 2-2 of Fig. I as the same would appear when aflixed to the rib of an umbrella. Fig. V1 is an enlarged detail transverse sectional view on a line corresponding to line 22 of Fig. 1, showing the manner of attachment of the label to an umbrella rib.

In the drawings sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines and similar numerals of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Considering the numbered parts of the drawing, the main plate 1 of my improved label holder is secured to the garment 2 by wire staples 3 at each end, the staples being of line wire and sharp pointed so that they will readily penetrate through a 'arment or other object to which it is to be ahixed. The plate 1 is perforated at 3 3' to receive these Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 25, 1.91%.

Serial No. 16,553.

staples. A raised rib 3 forming a frame for the label is struck up in the sheet metal and surrounds the central seat l. At each end of this frame, the metal is slotted at 5 forming a longitudinally projecting tongue 6 at each end. A transparent celluloid strip 7 embraces the label 8 which is disposed within the frame and projects out toward the ends of the plate 1 where the label and celluloid is embraced by the staple 3 at each end thereby effectively clamping the tongue 6 against the under side of the label 8 and celluloid strip 7, thus providing an effective means for preventing the loss of the strip and label. Little ears 9 are struck up centrally from the metal plate 4 and are closed down on opposite sides of the celluloid window and label, as clearly appears in Figs. I and 111.

When it is desired to attach the label to such an article as an umbrella rib, the staple 3 is twisted around the rib 10 as at 11 as clearly appears in Fig. VI. The structure is.

precisely the same except that where the article is an umbrella rib as 10, it is not necessary to perforate it as the ends ll of the wirestaple are simply wrapped around and twisted as indicated.

Having thus described my invention in detail, I desire to state that it is capable of a great variety of uses. It is effective in labeling a hat, pocketbook, satchel or any article requiring a label which is capable of being penetrated with the staple 3. It is very effective as a name badge for those attending a convention as the same can be easily secured to the lapel of a coat. I desire to state that the same would be effective without the little ears 9 but that these cars are very desirable where a label of any considerable length is made use of. In its simplest form the frame bead 3 may be omitted.

I desire to claim my invention specifically in the particular form shown and also broadly as indicated in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is;

1. A label holder comprising a plate with a seat for a label with a raised frame therearound and with the ends of said seat punched and struck down from the metal to form tongues and pairs of attaching perforations through the plate at each end beyond the tongues, a label and celluloid protecting strip and label, as a means for preventing the loss of the strip and label.

2. A label holder comprising a plate With a seat for a label With the ends of said seat punched and struck down from the metal to form tongues and pairs of attaching perforations through the plate at each end beyond the tongues, a label and celluloid pro- Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the tecting strip disposed on said seat with ends projecting beyond the ends of the tongues through the perforations formed thereby and beneath the plate and between the attaching perforations, and Wire attaching staples toward each end of the plate of such width as to enter the attaching perforations and embrace the ends of the celluloid protecting strip and label, as a means for preventing the loss of the strip and label.

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two Witnesses.

CHARLES O. HAYWARD. [L.s.]

Vitnesses:

LUELLA G. GREENFIELD, M. L. GLASGOW.

Commissioner of Patents,

Washington. D. C. 

